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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-06
The Eject Of the Commerce Law.

ST, JOHN, N. B April 5,-The inter.
state commerce law, which came into
effect y, sterday, will have great effect
on St. Johns trade, changing its chan
mel to the United States from the
New Brunswick railway to the Inler.
national Line OF steamers, which are
not affected by the law. The railway
was forced to raise its RATES, and thus
st. John Is deprived Of rapid daily
freight transit and must return to tri.
weakly steamers.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-06

A resident Of chihuahua, Mexico,
recently complained to the Treasury
Department Of dsmage TO his effects
caused by tho action of the customs
officers at III Paso, Tex, in opening
and examining pactag sContsiuing the
same, on his arrival there in July last
en route 10 Europe via New York. In
acting on the case, Secretary FaiTchild
says: without going into particu-
lars, the department has to say that
the government Ia not responsible for
any loss or injury occurring to i'm
ported merchandise (iuoluding the
baggage OF passepgers), which has
been CAUSED by improper conduct or
laches on the part Of customs officers,
and besides, even II it were responsi-
BILE, there is no appropriation from
which any claim for such loss or dam
age can DO paid, 1t is suggested that
il the customs cficers al z PasIo did
not use ordinary care and diligence In
the examination Of your effects at the
time you mention, they are personally
responsible TO you for damages.
RRPoRr5 or THE SURVEYOR aKNBRAL OF
ERw MEXICO.
Commissioner Sparks, of the General
Land 0fice, today transmitted to the
Secretary OF the In erior for submis-
sion to Congress reports from the Sur
veyOr General of New Mexico on what
ie known as the Ctason de Ohamo
claim No. II, and the claim Of Luis
Jatenillc, No. 1903, As to the first the
Commissioner max, s no recommended
tor, but euggests that in the event Of
the confirmation Of the claim by Con-
giess II TO limited to four leagues, or
1850 acres The Commissioner
recommends the Luis Jaranillo claim
Tor ~ lection on the ground that the
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-06

Pennsylvania Company, include the
Chicago and North western, the Chica;
90, Milwaukee and st. Paul, the Chi
csgo, Bur ington and Quincy, and the
Union Pacific railroads,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-01-27
A BIT OF REAL LIFE.
A Ragged-Edged Boy Turns Out a Gilt
Edged Man.

Twenty years ago, more or less,
ragged, barefoOted, rheumy-eyed and
generally forlOrn looking boy, entered
the shop of John Ii. Paddock in Pad
dock village. In answer to questions
the boy said he came from Canada
where his mother lived and that he
wanted work. When asked if he had
had anything to eat that day he an
swered no, and Mr.. Paddock gave him
note and directed him to house
across the fat where the lad surprised
his stomach with good, square meal.
Shortly after he returned and asked
again for work but looked so decidedly
out of character and was so decidedly
out at the elbows that Mr.. Paddock
hesitated about letting the boy stay.
Finally, however, the boy was permit
ted to sweep the shop and from that
to do other "chores" about the build
ing, and soon began three years. ap-
premiership. Not many days passed
before he inquired for books, which
Mr.. Paddock loaned him, and to make
a long story short, the lad served his
apprenticeship faithfully, was valu
able hand, trustworthy and remarkably
ingenious.
Later on he went away but never
forgot the man who had befriended
him at that particular time when boy
needs friends-just when he hasn't got
any - and by letters communicated
with Mr.. Paddock from California,
where he had invented some valuable
mining machinery, from Sandwich
Islands, where he invented machinery
specially adapted for use in that part
of the country, and from other places.
The other day Mr.. Paddock got Il
letter from this now grown up boy,
who wrote that if his old friend was in
the land of the living he was coming
up to see him, and come he did to ex-
press by word of mouth the gratitude
he felt for that square meal and that
chance that was given him to make a
man of himself. When he got here he
said that he was on his way to visit
his good old mother who still lives in
Canada and for whom he has cared all
these years. So it happened that
this ragged edged boy turned out a
gilt-edged man. Concerning his ma
terial wealth we know nothing, though
! appearances indicated that he was
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-01-27
The Butter Prize Winners.

A full report of the closing sessions
of the State Dairymen's meeting here
last week will be found on the third
page. The Mr.. Harris who was ex-
pected from Boston to do the butter
Judging did not appear and the place
was very reluctantly but acceptably
filled by A. w. Cheever, of the New
England Farmer, who tasted his way
through the 90 samples of butter, de-
clared it one of the finest exhibits he
had seen and made the following
awards
First prize, $15, awarded by the
publisher of the Mirror & Farmer,
James r. Walker of Springfield.
Second Mirror and Farmer prize, Sc,
and also the first prize awarded by j.
r. KinnersOn for butter print valued
at Sc, M. r. Gray of Ryegate.
Third Mirror and Farmer prize, 81,
N. r. Kicker of Ryegate.
The pro rata purse of $40 to be di-
vided among those whose butter rank
led over IS points was divided as fol-
lows: G. S. Paine, Randolph, Mrs. L.
j. and l.. A. Childs, East Thetford, d.
S. Willard, North Hartland, George III.
Vaughn, Woodstock, Mrs. Elizabeth
Harvey, Barnet, A. CraDdall, Hard
wick, t. w. Parker, LyndOnville, w.
J. Nelson, South Ryegate, j. p. Miller,
West Barnet two premiums, j. McColl
& Son, South Ryegate, E. G.. Dodge,
Stowe, c. Miller g. Son, Pomfret.
Samples No. 81, 80, 60, 80, SO, 81 were
awarded pro rata premiums but no
names accompanied the numbers. The
winners of the Howe Scale Co. premi-
ums and the Higgins salt awards have
not yet been announced.
This office is indebted to President
o. NJ. Tinkham of the dairymen's assO-
citation for samples of some of the best
butter on exhibition here last week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-01-27
THE STATE G. A. II.
p. ID. BIodgett Elected Commander
other Elections.

r. ID. B1Odgett Elected Commander
other Elections.
Capt. Pearl d. Blodgett of st. Johns
bury was elected department cOmman-
der, Vermont G.. A. R., at the meeting
of the state organization at st. Adams
last week. Captain Blodgett's name
was presented by H. c. Bates of st.
JOhnsbury. The only other candidate
in the field was R. j. Coffey, who was
recently appointed superintendent of
the soldiers home. Dennis E. May of
st. JOhnsbury was elected member
of the council of administration, and
H. G. Bates was elected one of the del
egates to the national encampment.
Subsequently Dennis E. May was ap-
pointed assistant adjutant general.
The congratulations of his many
friends here are extended Commander
Blodgett. He was. a worthy soldier
and well deserved the compliment. The
st. Adams Messenger says:
Comrade P. D. Blodgett is a gentle
man and an ex-sOldier of ability, who
Vermont as it's commander. He is well
known in the state, .and only to be re-
spected. During the existence of the
department, over eighteen years, the
headquarters have not been establish
ed on the ''east side" beyond Montpe-
lier, but two years. The department
in electing Capt. BlOdgett as its de-
partment commander has recognized
al - 10 ,kcir, Il
vision. Comrade d. E. May, who is
appointed assistant adjutant general,
is st. Johnsbury gentleman of high
standing, and has the requisite qualifi-
cations to fill the position completely.
Commander Pearl d. Blodgett is a
native of Randolph. He lived in st.
Johnsbury four years before the war,
though he resided elsewhere at the
time he entered the service, and enlist
ed from Randolph, Vt. He was COM
missioned LIST lieutenant Co. G., Aug.
IL, 1862; and mustered Sept. |. Pro-
NOTED captain Co. E, Dec. 81, 1862, and
mustered Jan. ], 1868. He was honor
ably discharged Nov. %, 1864, for
wound received in action at Cold Har-
Dor, June 3, 1864. Afterwards he was
appointed us captain in the veteran re-
serve corps by the president and as
signed to duty at st. Adams Jan. Z,
1865 and served until the close of the
war. He was wounded near the elbow
of the left arm, causing, in military
parlance, total disability. A musl<et
ball passed through the arm, causing
re-section of the radius about two
inches below the elbow. Prior to the
action in which he received his wound
he was in the actions of the Wilder
ness and SpOttsylvania.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-01-27
Academy Notes.

Devotional exercises will be held in
the academy upon Thursday of this
week, it being the week of prayer for
schools and colleges. All students are
invited and expected to attend.
Arrangements will be made by which
students at specified times, will be al
lowed the use of the new tObOggan
slide. At just what time permission
will be given is not publicly known
yet but will be duly announced.
The class which began plane geom-
etry this year finish the study this
week, having taken their examination
upon the original work Monday last.
For the remainder of the year the class
will either take up the study of solid
geometry, or review arithmetic and
algebra.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-01-27
ST. JOHNsBURY EAST,

Mrs. John Lee is very sick with
pne umOnia.
There will be a church sociable at /.
G.. Smiths this evening.
George GoOdall is still confined to
the house with rheumatism.
Saturday last Mrs. l.. Y. Parker was
though not seriously in
jured, by falling through a trap door
into the cellar.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-01-27
Advice to Mothers.

Are you disturbed at night and broken of your
rest by sick child suffering and crying with pain
of cutting teeth2 If so, send at once and get bot
tie of Mrs. WinslOws Soothing Syrup for children
teething. Its value is incalculabe. It will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately. Depend upon
it. mothers there is no mistake about it, 1t cures
dysentery and diarrhOea, regulates the stomach
and bowels cures wind collie, sOftens the gums,
reduces Inflammation and gives tone and energy
Syrup for children eothing is pleasant to the taste
and is the prescription of of the oldest and best
female nurses and physicians in the United States
and is sold by all druggists throughout the world
Price 25 cents bottle. tOce7
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-01-27
The TobOggan Slide.


The Toboggan chute on the Carpen-
ter lot at the head of Main street has
shot up into the air full 40 feet and is
receiving the last finishing touches.
The snow bed has already been made
over a portion of it and good weather
during the day and cold nights are all
that is wanting to complete the whole
business. The managers are in hopes
to have the chute ready for business
by tomorrow or Saturday. Every
thing has worked well thus far.
Since the above was written the
management have decided to open the
chute next Saturday afternoon from 2
to 6 and in the evening from to 10,
weather permitting, for the inspection
and pleasure of the public, free of
charge. After that time the following
rules will be adopted Stockholders
must wear badges toboggans only
shall be used on the chute stockhold
ers are privileged to admit their
children, lady friends, or gents who are
non residents; slide open every day
and evening from 2 to and to 10
except Wednesday evening land Sun
day y season tickets 50 admitting
gent and lady, gent only, 81, lady only,
SI.50 children under Is, 81 so single
admission 25 cents; one half these
rates will be charged for season tickets
this season no children under 10 will
be allowed on the slide unless accom-
panied by parents or guardians tick
cts for sale at Brown & Humphreys
and Il. c. Spencer's. The name of the
association is the Caledonia Toboggau
club. Here we go.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-01-27
Don't Experiment.

You cannot afford to waste time in experiment
ing when your lungs are in danger. Consumption
always seems at first, only a cold Do not permit
any dealer to impose upon you with some cheap
imitation of DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, coughs and colds, but be sure you get
the genuine. Because he can make more profit he
may tell you he has something just good, Just
the same. Don't be deceived, but insist upon get
ting DR.. Kings New Discovery which is guaran-
teed to give relief in all throat lung and chest af
fectiOns Trial bottles free at Flint Bros.
CHI W dec 10.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-01-27
Sperial Nnfirrs.
BuckIen,s Arnica SaIve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises
Chapped Hands, Chilblains, COrns, and all Skin
EruptiOns, and positively cures Piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction, money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For sale by Flint Bros. dec I6 81
THE PRETTIEST LADY in Olean was asked
what made her complexion so clear and beautiful.
She said it was by using Gilmores Aromatic Wine
Sold by G. ID. Randall druggist.
ONE OF THE MOST NOTED European physici-
ans said: Neuralgia was the prayer of diseased
nerve for healthy blood. Use Gimore's Aromatic
Wine for the blood Sold by CD. Randall druggist.
MRS. L. LOOMS, of Elba, N Y, writes us that
she was sick for six months was induced
to try GilmOres Aromatic Wine and four bottles
cered her. Sold by G. ID. Randall druggist.
{ 81 NAV 81 cow
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-01-27

b. g. Howe of the Avenue house
has made proposition to Mrs. d. A.
Morrison to bnild her a new store on
the north of his building on Railroad
street. This would he decided addi-
ton to the business of the street.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-01-27

w. L. Pearl, at the temperance
meeting last Saturday, said that he
had no doubt more glasses of liquor
had been sold in this town that day
than there We're persons present. There
were some Do or more present If that
number of glasses of liquor were sold
here last Saturday forenoon, and we
are not disposed to dispute it, it would
be interesting to know who did the
business.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-01-27
AGRICULTURAL MEETING.

|
The meeting of the executive com
mittee of the Caledonia Agriculture
society was held at the Avenue house
Tuesday. There was a fair atten'
dance and a lively meeting. These
officers of the fair were elected:
Chief marshal, Col. William M. Dole
General superintendent: Floral hall
E. E Sargent; mechanics hall, fruits
and vegetables, L. B. Flint and w. s.
Hastings cattle and sheep, G. I'll. Hig-
gins and A. G. Farmer; horses, j. d.
Could; swine, A. o. Harris; poultry,
A. A. Miles.
Special superintendent Horses, E.
A Parks; cattle, w. b. johnson ;
sheep, G.. L. Stevens; mechanics hall ,
A. A. Pierce; floral hall, N. M. john
son.
The question of the length of the
fair was spiritedly discussed, and it
was finally voted to hold it three days.
This with the horse fair makes four
days fair, the same as last year.
1t was also voted that all exhibits be
at tile FISK OF the owner.
L. B. Harris, Joshua Bemis, and E.
A. Parks were elected committee To
confer with the officers of the Pas
sumpsic railroad company in regard to
the construction of cattle yards at the
fair grounds. On motion of VIM. Hig-
gins the following resolution was pass
ed: Resolved, That one man be APP
pointed for judge in each class to be
outside the membership of the society
and to be paid for his services, the
classes to be arranged by the society.
These rules and regulations were
passed at the afternoon session: Bulls
of all breeds of two years old and up
ward shall show four of their get in the
exhibit and they shall be considered in
the awarding of premiums. The regu-
latiOn concerning entry of Devon cat
tie was left the same as last year. The
matter of special premiums was left
dents to see what arrangements can be
made.
In horses, first class, it was voted
that all stations, four years old and
upward, shall show four of their get in
exhibits and they shall be considered
in the award. The premiums in the
first class for horses were advanced as
follows: Best stallion, $25; I'd $40 /;
Sd, $I5; 4th, $40. 1t was voted that
horses entered in trotting classes be
debarred from entering as gents road
sters and drivers or best gelding or
mares. The premiums heretofore
awarded family of horses was stricken
out and also all premiums on eques-
trianship.
1t was voted to reinstate premiums
on, fine wool sheep, that were omitted
last year. Swine and poultry were
given $50 for premiums in each class,
premiums to be rearranged by super
intendent. The butter department
was left in the hands of Stephen j.
Hastings. The various judges will be
appointed by the presidents of the two
societies.
There was an extended discussion on
the question of authorities to be con-
sidered in the entry of stock for pre-
miums. 1t was finally decided that
Devon stock must be entered, or eligi
BILE to entry in the herd book of the
American Devon Cattle club. Jersey
stock must be entered or eligible to en-
try in either the American Jersey herd
book or American Jersey club book.
The American herd book will also be
considered authority for Herefords,
POlled Angus and Holsteins.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-01-27

Fifty of the employees at the scale
shops, on invitation of Col. Franklin
Fairbanks, visited Underclyffe and ex-
amined the COlonel's rare cabinet of
curiOsities, Monday evening. Similar
invitations will be extended others at
the factory until all have enjoyed the
OpDOrtupity
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-01-27
VOLUME 5O---NUMBER 1888.

well TODD, but this was evident, he
had made man worthy the respect of
other men out of the ragged and bare
footed gamin that entered Mr.. Pad
docks shop that morning years ago.:
There is moral lying round in this
story somewhere, two of them, in fact,
one for boys and another for men who
are EMPLOYERS
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-01-27
One Too MANY.

One Too Many.
Rev. E. H. ByingtOn of Monson,
Mass, formerly pastor at Windsor, is
in trouble growing out of his annOunc-
ed engagement to marry woman at
Worcester. Now Miss Reed of Mon
union with Mr.. Byington. On the con-
trary the pastor says he had offered
himself to Miss Reed and she refused
his suit. Mr.. Byington has called "a
council of clergymen to hear the case.
Meanwhile suspension of judgment
in the case is no more than fair. Mr..
Byington was once called to the North
church in this place.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-01-27
Saved His Life.

Mr.. d. L. Wilcoxson, of Horse Cave, KY. says
he was for many years, badly afflicted with
Phthisic, also Dialects the pains almost un-
endurable and would sometimes almost throw
him into commissions. He tried Electric Bitters
and got relief from the first bottle and after taking
six bottles, entirely cured, and had gained in
flesh eighteen pounds. Says he positively believes
he would have died, had it not been for the relief
afforded by Electric Bitters Sold at fifty cents a
bottle by Flint Bros. ch W dec 10.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-01-27

There will be "mum" sOciable at
the Methodist church parlOrs to-mOr-
row evening. Preparations have been
made for jolly time.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-01-27
Retirement of an Old Firm.

The firm of III. E. Fletcher & Co.,
which has been established ever since
the introduction of railroad facilities
here, is closing up it's business. For
the last 5 or 20 years the business has
been successfully managed by Robert
McKinnOn and Capt. E. F. GriswOld.
The former is now in Minneapolis and
it will require some months for the
closing up of the business. 1t is hoped
that the Captain will remain in St
JOhnsbury
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-01-27

The annual meeting of the church
of the Messiah was held last evening.
j. l.. Couch was chosen clerk and A.
w. Roberts treasurer. E. f. Brown
resigned the position of deacon but
was reelected. During the past year
there have been four children baptized
and % new members added to the
church. The affairs of the society are
in a very prosperous condition.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-01-27
leafHs.

At Boston Jan. IS. Martha MoultOn. wife Of II.
Paddleford, aged 46.
at Danvflle Jan. %, George johnson.
At North Danville, Jan. 20, Mrs. Fred G.. Stan
ton, aged Al.
At West Lebanon, n. H., Jan. q Mrs. Alanson
Estabrook, aged IS.
At Barnet, Jan. Is, Mrs Betsey BOardman, aged
80 years.
At Greensboro, jan 1s, Hiram Smalley. aged 70.
At Providence. r. L, JAN H. Mrs Lucia God
ding, widow of the Rev. Rufus GOdding of Burke,
aged "a years. She was a consistent Christian, =
devoted wife and mother whose memory will be
cherished by all who knew her.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-01-27

L. H. Lucas has got through driv-
ing the st. JOhnsbury house hack and
the business is now in the hands of
Kirk & HartshOrn.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-01-27

In reporting deaths to the Gale
DOMAIN correspondents will please re-
member and state the date of death
and age of the deceased.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-01-27
Big Newspapers.

E. d. Brown, Esq, of Minneapolis,
sends us the annual number of the
Tribune-an immense sheet of 40
pages, containing record of the year
SO in that thriving city. The growth
of Minneapolis has been quite remark
able. But speaking Of western cities
and growth and business, we are re-
minded that George Hallett has lately
sent us a copy of the mammoth annual
of the Kansas City Journal. When
these two young giant cities of the
West get to telling stories of business
and growth, the ordinary fish story
becomes very insignificant.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-01-27
After Forty Years.

John VOodry of Montpelier worked
on the erection of the old North church
in this place in 1916, and aside from a
brief visit here the following season he
has not visited st. Johnsbury since I'M
til last week. There are not many
now living who can remember just
how st. JOhnsbury Plain looked forty
years ago. All the dwelling houses
now standing that were here then can
be counted on the fingers of two hands,
and they were strung along Main
street. All west of Main street was
either moving or pasture land; all
east to the Passumpsic river was the
same. Mr.. Voodry could hardly make
himself believe he had ever been here
before.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-01-27

A special car filled with members of
or so left here yesterday afternoon for
Lancaster, n. III. They were enter
tanned last evening by North Star
commandery of that place and intend
ed to go this morning to Whitefeld
where they will be received by N. p.
Perkins and taken by special car out
into his logging camp for dinner. On
the return trip they will go through
l.. T. Hazen's barns and expect to
reach home this afternoon.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-01-27

The Summerville post Office war
has reached another stage. Mr.. Couch
went over to Montpelier last week and
secured Mr.. Atkins promise of sup
port for the candidacy of Mrs. Powers.
Mr.. Atkins will "see about it" on his
next trip to Washington two or three
months hence
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-01-27

This weeks Newport Express con-
tains a very full and interesting report
of the state dairymen's meeting pre-
pared by DR.. r. H. HOskins.